Avocado Sauce By Maria Lichty Published on May 03, 2022 Quick Summary Avocado Sauce-this simple creamy avocado sauce only takes a few minutes to make and is great on tacos, quesadillas, sandwiches, salads, and more! It can also be used as a dip for vegetables or chips! Pin this now to find it later Avocados are in my top 5 foods of all-time. They make everything better. I love adding them to salads , sandwiches , tacos , and more!...

Banana Bread with a Cinnamon Sugar Topping By Maria Lichty Updated February 24, 2012 I love bananas, but Josh is not a fan. I buy a bunch with good intentions, but I can never eat them fast enough. I don’t really mind though, because when they go brown that means I have an excuse to bake:) I usually make my b anana cinnamon chip cake because everyone loves it, but this time I went back to the old fashion banana bread....

Basil Vinaigrette By Maria Lichty Updated July 05, 2019 Basil Vinaigrette-this easy basil vinaigrette is great as a salad dressing or sauce for chicken, fish, vegetables, or pasta. It is good on just about everything! Happy 4th of July! Today, I am sharing one of my favorite summer recipes, Basil Vinaigrette . It takes about five minutes to make and goes great on just about everything. I use it mostly as a salad dressing, but it is also great on vegetables, chicken, fish, and pasta....

Belgian Waffles By Maria Lichty Updated July 05, 2019 How to make Belgian Waffles from scratch right in your kitchen. Top the waffles with berries, whipped cream, and pure maple syrup for an extra special breakfast. Waffle Sunday Tradition Every year, we host our neighborhood 4th of July breakfast and we make our favorite Belgian Waffles for about 150 people. The waffles are always a huge hit. Josh makes these easy Belgian waffles almost every Sunday for our boys, so he has had plenty of practice....

Best Soup Recipes By Maria Lichty Updated February 16, 2025 Quick Summary Over 30 of the very best soup recipes! These soup recipes are tried and true family favorites that you will want to make over and over again. They perfect one pot meals that are great for easy weeknight meals, meal prep, entertaining, or freezing for later! When it’s cold outside, I get tons of requests for SOUP recipes !...

Black Bean Tacos By Maria Lichty Published on May 04, 2022 Quick Summary Black Bean Tacos served in crispy taco shells with creamy avocado sauce , pickled red onions , shredded cabbage, and cheese. These restaurant style tacos are easy to make at home and a family favorite dinner! Pin this now to find it later These Black Bean Tacos are one of my all-time favorite taco recipes. They are restaurant quality tacos that are EASY to make at home....

Blueberry Coconut Energy Bites By Maria Lichty Updated May 20, 2020 Blueberry Coconut Energy Bites are a healthy on the go snack that only take 10 minutes to make! Kids and adults love these little no-bake energy balls! Pin this now to find it later I always keep healthy snacks on hand because I have two growing boys that always need a snack . And let’s be honest, I keep them on hand for me too....

Brown Butter Pumpkin Streusel Muffins with Brown Butter Glaze By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Brown Butter Pumpkin Streusel Muffins with Brown Butter Glaze-the BEST pumpkin muffins you will ever eat. The pecan streusel and brown butter glaze send these muffins over the top! You might need to sit down for this post. I am bringing you a muffin recipe that is out of control good. Like too good. I can’t even handle these Brown Butter Pumpkin Streusel Muffins with Brown Butter Glaze....

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon By Maria Lichty Updated September 16, 2024 Quick Summary What’s the best way to make Brussels sprouts taste amazing? Add bacon! Make these easy Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and watch kids and adults alike serve up seconds. Are you ready for the dish that turns people into Brussels sprouts fans? Josh and my boys said they didn’t like brussels sprouts until they tried Brussels Sprouts with BACON !...

Chocolate Toffee Cookie Bars By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 I have a deep love for toffee. I think my love obsession started when I was a young girl. My dad used to take us to Dairy Queen for ice cream treats. I would always order the Heath blizzard, same as my dad. My love for toffee hasn’t weakened, it has only gotten stronger. Whenever Heath bars are on sale, we stock up....

Chocolate Zucchini Coconut Cake By Maria Lichty Updated June 02, 2020 Chocolate Zucchini Coconut Cake-this decadent chocolate cake is made with zucchini, coconut, and topped with a sweet toasted coconut frosting! This cake is a MUST make for zucchini season! Pin this now to find it later It’s zucchini season and that means it’s my duty to bring you new zucchini recipes. I’ve shared a lot of zucchini recipes on our blog over the years, but I am always up for creating more!...

Couscous Salad By Maria Lichty Published on June 10, 2024 Quick Summary This simple Couscous Salad is made with tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a vibrant lemon dressing. Serve this quick and easy side dish along side any meal. Pin this now to find it later Whenever I need a quick and EASY salad , I often make this Couscous Salad. It only takes 20 minutes to make and is always a crowd pleaser....

Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dip By Maria Lichty Updated January 18, 2021 Pin this now to find it later Avocados and Greek yogurt (and cookies ) are staples in my diet. I can’t live without them. I usually eat a yogurt in the morning or mix it in with my Green Smoothie . I love avocados in any form- guacamole grilled cheese sandwich , avocado pasta , salads , and even ice cream ....

Crispy Black Bean Quinoa Burritos By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Crispy Black Bean Quinoa Burritos with Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dip are the perfect weeknight meal! What’s for dinner? Don’t you wish you always knew the answer to that question! I do! We cook a lot and sometimes we still struggle with dinnertime. Just because we have a food blog doesn’t mean we don’t eat cereal for dinner some nights:) We do our best to put a healthy and tasty meal on the table most nights of the week though....

Dad’s Frozen Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 My dad is famous for a lot of things, but these cookies are at the top of the list. My dad’s mom used to make these cookies for him, so this recipe goes way back in the family archives:) These cookies are not the prettiest, they really don’t look special, but I am telling you, they are!!I have been eating these cookies since I was little....

Easy Graham Cracker Toffee By Maria Lichty Updated April 09, 2020 Easy Graham Cracker Toffee-you only need 5 ingredients to make this delicious and addicting toffee! It is the perfect treat for the holiday season. I go cookie crazy every December, but I also like to make other treats, like this Easy Graham Cracker Toffee . It is one of our family’s favorite recipes. I’ve been making this recipe since I was a little kid....

Egg Muffins with Kale, Roasted Red Peppers, and Feta Cheese By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Egg Muffins with Kale, Roasted Red Peppers, and Feta Cheese-these healthy egg muffins are easy to make and perfect for breakfast on the go! I am going to New Hampshire and Boston today and leaving my boys behind. I am looking forward to my trip, but I am already missing my boys. I haven’t traveled alone in almost two years....

Enchilada Sauce By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Homemade Enchilada Sauce-the best enchilada sauce and it’s incredibly easy to make, plus, it freezes beautifully! You will never buy store bought enchilada sauce again! Pin this now to find it later Enchiladas are one of my all-time favorite meals…and I am glad my boys love them too! They are a regular at our dinner table. Enchilada night is always a good night, especially when the enchiladas are made with homemade sauce!...

Garlic Herb Parker House Rolls By Maria Lichty Updated April 30, 2020 Parker House Rolls with garlic, herbs, and a sprinkling of sea salt are a great addition to any dinner menu. The dinner rolls are soft, buttery, and SO delicious. Pin this now to find it later Parker House Rolls I think every meal should have warm dinner rolls served on the side. Who is with me? I am a sucker for homemade rolls and these Garlic Herb Parker House Rolls are perfection!...

Grilled Chicken Fajita Kabobs By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Chicken Kabobs – fajita style chicken kabobs seasoned with a spicy, easy marinade. Prep ahead for a quick, simple meal come dinnertime on the grill! Grilled Chicken Kabobs We love grilling anything and everything during the hot summer months. These Grilled Chicken Fajita Kabobs are a family favorite recipe and always a hit at all of our summer BBQ’s. This easy chicken kabob recipe is perfect for summertime....